What is a hygienic tank?
A hygienic tank is a stainless steel storage tank specifically engineered to meet the highest standards for cleanability, product safety, and process hygiene. These tanks are commonly used in industries where contamination must be entirely prevented, such as the food and biotechnology industry.
Gpi Tanks XL designs and manufactures custom hygienic tanks, fully tailored to your specific process and cleaning requirements. Leveraging our extensive expertise in hygienic design, we supply tanks suitable for both storage and processing of sensitive products. Our tanks can be finished with an internal finish of up to Ra ≤ 0.4 μm and are fully optimized for efficient CIP (Cleaning-In-Place) procedures.
Custom stainless steel hygienic tanks for demanding applications
In industries where hygiene and traceability are paramount, Gpi Tanks XL delivers high-quality, fully customized stainless steel hygienic tanks. Our tanks are manufactured to meet the strictest standards for food safety.
We design and build large stainless steel tanks in compliance with international standards, including EN 13445, PED and AD 2000. Depending on the tank size and project requirements, we offer both shop-built and on-site construction. Thanks to our modular construction methods and flexible engineering approach, our hygienic tanks integrate seamlessly into your production process.
Which industries are our hygienic tanks suitable for?
Gpi Tanks XL’s hygienic tanks are specifically designed for industrial applications where large volumes must be handled under strict hygiene requirements. Combining robust stainless steel construction with optimized cleanability, our tanks are ideally suited for the following sectors:
- Storage & Terminals: For the temporary storage of high-value or sensitive liquids where contamination must be strictly avoided.
- Oleochemicals: For the safe processing and storage of natural fats, oils, and related products in hygienic conditions.
- Petrochemicals: For specialized applications in bio-based or hybrid chemical processes, where product purity and material compatibility are essential.
- Bio-Energy: For processes such as fermentation and biomass processing, where sterility and reliability are key to maintaining a stable and efficient production process.
Benefits of Choosing a Hygienic Tank from Gpi Tanks XL
Our hygienic tanks deliver a wide range of benefits for processes where hygiene and process integrity are critical:
- Optimized Hygienic Design: Engineered for efficient CIP cleaning, featuring nternal surfaces (up to Ra ≤ 0.4 μm) and free of dead zones to prevent contamination.
- Full Traceability: All materials and welds are fully documented and traceable.
- Reliable Process Performance: Optionally equipped with advanced instrumentation for precise control of temperature, level, and pressure.
- Custom Engineered Solutions: Every tank is tailor-made to match your specific process needs, product characteristics, and hygiene requirements.
- Durable and Low Maintenance: Built from high-grade stainless steels such as 304L, 316L, LDX, Duplex, or special alloys for long-term performance and minimal maintenance.
Technical options and components of your hygienic tank
Depending on your process requirements, our hygienic tanks can be equipped with a wide range of options and components to ensure optimal performance:
- Insulation and Cladding: Thermal insulation using mineral wool and/or FOAMGLAS®, finished with stainless steel cladding for hygiene and durability.
- Temperature control: Heating coil or external heat exchanger for precise temperature control.
- Instrumentation: Fully customizable with temperature sensors, level gauges, pressure transmitters and sampling systems.
- CIP Connections: Designed for seamless integration into your automated CIP cleaning systems.
- Agitation Systems: When required, we integrate agitation solutions for effective product homogenization or mixing.
Seamless solutions for demanding hygienic processes
At Gpi Tanks XL, we know that hygiene, cleanability, and process reliability are not optional — they are essential to your operations. That’s why we design and manufacture stainless steel hygienic tanks that are fully customized to your specific needs, from engineering to on-site installation. Thanks to our in-depth knowledge of hygienic design principles and our flexible production capabilities, we deliver solutions that are durable, safe, and easy to clean — ensuring maximum process uptime and compliance with the strictest hygiene standards. Contact us today to learn how a custom hygienic tank from Gpi Tanks XL can add value to your process.
